Anguissola (crater)
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| Planet | Mercury |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 80°41′N 217°21′W / 80.69°N 217.35°W / 80.69; -217.35 |
| Quadrangle | Borealis |
| Diameter | 35.41 km (22.00 mi) |
| Eponym | Sofonisba Anguissola |
Anguissola is a crater on Mercury. It has a diameter of 35.41 kilometres (22.00 miles). Its name was adopted by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) on August 4, 2017. Anguissola is named for the Italian painter Sofonisba Anguissola.[1]
Anguissola lies on the western rim of the larger crater Henri. To the southeast is the smaller crater Anyte, nearer the center of Henri.
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Anguissola is shown on the rim of the large crater Henri
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Anguissola crater rim. Image is about 6.7 km wide.
References
- ^ "Anguissola". Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature. NASA. Retrieved 18 April 2020.
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